Award-winning cocktail bar & neighborhood restaurant located at 207 East 53rd Street, Austin, Texas

Open Monday-Thursday 4pm-11pm and Friday-Saturday 3pm-12am.

Two people toasting with cocktails in a dark setting; one drink with a cherry stirrer, the other with a mint leaf.

DrinkWell is an intimate cocktail bar and neighborhood restaurant. To maintain the convivial nature of the bar, we do not take reservations. We are best suited for singles, couples and parties up to 6. Larger groups may experience longer waits for seating and are strongly encouraged to call ahead (512) 614-6683.

Thank you in advance for your patience as we try to our very best to comfortably accommodate everyone!

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Celebrating 13 years of cocktails & kinship in Austin’s North Loop neighborhood

Since opening in 2012, DrinkWell has become one of Austin’s most beloved and consistently awarded cocktail bars.

We are an intimate space with 38 seats indoors and 20 seats on our open-air outdoor patio spaces. We also offer cocktails and food to-go via curbside pick-up.

In order to preserve the relaxed & convivial spirit of a neighborhood bar, we do not require or accept reservations for parties fewer than 8 guests. All seating is first-come, first served.

If you are a larger group looking to reserve a large booth section or book a private event, please e-mail us at bar@drinkwellaustin.com.

DrinkWell exists in a residential neighborhood. Please help us respect those living around us. Please park legally and take care not to block driveways.

Awards & Recognitions

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  • 2024 Austin American-Statesman Best Bars Honoree - Best Cocktail Bars

  • 2024

    Top 10 US Central Region Finalist (Best US Cocktail Bar)

    2023

    Top 4 National Finalist (Best US Bartender; Caer Maiko).

    Top 10 US Central Region Finalist (Best US Cocktail Bar)

    2022

    Top 10 National Finalist (Best US Cocktail Bar)

  • 2022 - WINNER! Best US Cocktail Bar

  • 2022 - Honorable Mention Community Builder - Jessica Sanders

  • 2018 - Best Legacy Bar

  • 2013 - Best New American Cocktail Bars List

About our Service Charge & Gratuity Policy

An automatic 20% service charge is added to all guest checks. You will see this listed as an “Employee Wellness Fee” on your bill because 100% of this revenue passed from the business to our staff in the form of equitable, pre-tip hourly wages that far exceed the federal minimum wage.

Additional gratuity is accepted and always appreciated - but is not expected. Any additional tips are distributed to our hourly staff and help elevate living wages to thriving wages. You can read more about why we do business this way on our FAQ page here.

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If you have any questions or feedback about a recent visit, we’d love to hear from you. A manager or owner will reply within 24 hours.